. >> oregon senators are blocking hagels confirmation vote from going forward. another vote is scheduled for february 26th when the senate comes back from a ten-daybreak. >>> the alameda county board of supervisors heard arguments for and against the use of drones at a contentious meeting. the sheriffs department wants to purchase two drones. the sheriff department says the drones would not be armed and would be useful in emergency situations but many people spoke out about the use of drones say they are worried about privacy. the supervisors made no decision at the meeting on whether to move forward with the drones. >>> air bus won't use lithium iron batteries. it's decided to revert to nickel battery. that is after battery problems on boeing 787s. the dream liner is the rival of air buses latest plane. it's expected to make its first flight around the middle of the new year. >>> bart will allow bikes on trains. cyclist have protested that policy for years. from march 1st until the 22nd bart will ban bikes on the first three cars of trains during commute hours.